Minimal Access Surgery

Minimal access surgery involves two
or more small incisions instead of a
large incision. It is done using a
laparoscope. The laparoscope is a long
thin instrument with a light source at
its tip, to light up the inside of the
abdomen or pelvis. Fibreoptic fibres
carry images from a lens, also at the
tip of the instrument, to a video
monitor, which the surgeon and other
theatre staff can view in real time.

Advantages of Minimal Access Surgery

Shorter time in hospital

Less pain

Less need for intensive care

Shorter recovery time needed
to return to normal activities

Less wound infection rates

Fewer incisional hernia

Less scaring

Mr. Patel performs minimal access
surgery for the following procedures